La Jolla National University Health & Medical Paper

Students are expected to submit a 5 paged research papers of choice. The paper will focus on either a chronic non-communicable disease or a communicable disease that is of great significance in the United States. The paper will focus on the burden of disease/distribution, prevalence and risk factors. Each paper should reflect the application of knowledge and skill, and source credibility. The content encompasses the expression of authenticity with validity and reliability. Scholarly sources are expected to be used and appropriately cited.

PLO: #1. Explain the core principles of public health and their relationship to the health status of groups, communities, and populations at the local, state, national, and international levels.

Instructions

Chronic Disease Report: Develop a 5 page, research paper on the epidemiology of a significant chronic disease or condition. Include distribution, prevalence, risk factors, criteria for causation and preventive measures. Use research and data to support the paper. Use APA form and style.